Lisa Feldman Barrett discuss the differences between the classical psychological view of emotions versus her work on the subject. Also discussed is how the brain uses past experiences in order to predict rather than react, and finally we discuss what it means to be experientially blind.



Dr Lisa Feldman Barrett is in the top one percent of the most cited scientists in the world for her revolutionary research in psychology and neuroscience. She is a Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Northeastern University, and also holds appointments at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, where she is Chief Science Officer for the Center for Law, Brain & Behavior.

In addition to the books Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain and How Emotions are Made, Dr. Barrett has published over 260 peerreviewed, scientific papers appearing in Science, Nature Neuroscience, and other top journals in psychology and cognitive neuroscience, as well as six academic volumes. She has also given a popular TED talk with over 6.5 million views.

You can learn more about Dr Barrett's work by going to: www.lisafeldmanbarrett.com



Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett is a psychologist, neuroscientist, professor, bestselling author, and one of the most cited scientists in the world. She received a National Institutes of Health Director’s Pioneer Award for her revolutionary research on emotion in the brain. These highly competitive, multimilliondollar awards are given to scientists of exceptional creativity who are expected to transform biomedical and behavioral research. She also received a Guggenheim Fellowship in 2019, the APS Mentor Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2018, and the APA Distinguished Scientific Contribution Award in Psychology in 2021.

Among her many accomplishments, Dr. Barrett has testified before Congress, presented her research to the FBI, consulted with the National Cancer Institute, appeared on Through The Wormhole with Morgan Freeman and The Today Show with Maria Shriver, and been a featured guest on public television and podcast and radio programs worldwide. She is also an elected fellow of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences and the Royal Society of Canada.



Interview Links:

— Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain Lisa Feldman Barrett: https://amzn.to/3CWM1VQ

— How Emotions are Made Lisa Feldman Barrett: https://amzn.to/3Rx1BeT

— Dr Barrett’s website: www.lisafeldmanbarrett.com

— Matter and Consciousness Dr Iain McGilchrist: https://bit.ly/3RGSQz0

3 Books Dr Barrett Recommends Every Therapist Should Read:

— Between us by Batja Mesquita https://amzn.to/3FdYkxT

— The End of Trauma by George Bonanno https://amzn.to/3AW1fbL

— How Emotions are Made by Lisa Feldman Barrett https://amzn.to/3GVdxFl